Sadly, our last produce basket of the season from Tecolote Farms arrived on Monday. I will so miss our weekly abundance, especially the challenge of identifying and using much of the bounty. Luckily, this week was a no-brainer. The basket was filled with favorites. Eggplant, zucchini, basil, tomatoes, peppers, melons, edamame, garlic… One of the Littles asked if she could…
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French Lentil Soup
You seriously cannot imagine how many bunches of fresh spring greens arrive each week in my bushel of goods from Tecolote Farm. I made this recipe last week using collard greens and it was such a hit that I’m making the hearty, healthy soup again at this very moment. How is that for real-time blogging? I wish I knew how…
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A Bushel & A Peck…(Green Garlic Champagne Vinaigrette)
I’ve been waiting (and waiting) for my name to inch to the top of the list at Tecolote Farm. I’m finally in! An official basketeer. Tecolote Farm is our local CSA and today the first basket of the season arrived at our doorstep. I can hardly contain myself. Seriously, I’ve been singing A Bushel & A Peck all morning. Mia’s…
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Alice Waters’ Coleslaw
I have a wonderful reoccurring dream where I live at Chez Panisse. Sometimes in my dream I’m Fanny, Alice’s daughter who literally grew up at her mother’s famous restaurant in Berkeley. Sometimes I’m one of the fortunate chefs under Alice’s tutelage. But the dreamiest of all dreams is when I’m simply a guest at a cozy table downstairs with a…
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